Prenatal Health

Following a strict exercise regimen helps in keeping blood sugar levels under control. Exercise burns calories and improves the insulin production.

Dec 13, 2009 - Swapna Antony

Exercise is critical to a healthy pregnancy. Here are some tips for gentle, safe exercise during the third trimester, along with instructions showing you how to do them.

Dec 13, 2009 - Lucy Tashman

Prenatal vitamins are recommended to nearly every single woman during pregnancy, due to the adequate amount of folic acid. But what does folic acid do?

Dec 7, 2009 - Stephanie Haddad

In about 1/2 to 3 percent of all pregnancies, the umbilical cord of a fetus develops abnormalities such as outpockets or growths called umbilical cord cysts.

Nov 30, 2009 - Bridget Coila

Although listeriosis is rare, pregnant women are more susceptible to contracting it than the general population. Listeria infection must be prevented during pregnancy.

Nov 25, 2009 - Sharon Kirby

Pregnant women should reduce their consumption of alcoholic and caffeinated drinks, as large amounts of these beverages may be harmful to an unborn baby's development.

Nov 24, 2009 - Sharon Kirby

Some foods should be avoided during pregnancy because they may contain harmful bacteria which can lead to food poisoning, and damage the health of a developing baby.

Nov 24, 2009 - Sharon Kirby

The first step towards controlling gestational diabetes is following a regular yet flexible diet plan. Carbohydrate counting can be used to keep sugar levels normal.

Nov 24, 2009 - Swapna Antony

Causes vary, and drugs used to treat migraine headaches are not recommended during pregnancy. Some dietary and treatment guidelines may avoid and alleviate pain.

Nov 23, 2009 - Mary Earhart

When the liver and kidneys fail to support the metabolic changes of pregnancy, both the mother and infant are at risk. Dietary factors matter.

Nov 21, 2009 - Mary Earhart

This article lists the symptoms, complications and risk factors associated with gestational diabetes. Treatment involves a carefully controlled diet and regular exercise.

Nov 19, 2009 - Swapna Antony

Eating vegetables everyday confers many health benefits. A new study shows expectant mothers with high vegetable intake have babies with lower type 1 diabetes risk.

Nov 16, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

Up to 70% of pregnant women suffer from occasional nausea and vomiting. Morning sickness may indicate a healthy pregnancy, but its absence is also normal.

Nov 15, 2009 - Molly Markey

Pregnancy brings with it plenty of joy...which often gives way to worry. Truth is, a mother's womb is baby's first environment. And it must be healthy.

Nov 13, 2009 - Leslie Garrett

Umbilical cord prolapse and compression are problems involving a cord undergoing pressure that prevents the baby from getting enough oxygen.

Nov 10, 2009 - Bridget Coila

Many women are deficient in good fats that prevent preterm labor and are the basis for healthy nerves and immune systems in newborns. Choose from these sources.

Nov 7, 2009 - Mary Earhart

Neural tube defects affect about 2.6 in 1000 births worldwide, with spina bifida and anencephaly accounting up to for 95% of all neural tube defects.

Nov 6, 2009 - Snigdha Taduri

In normal development, the umbilical cord has two arteries and one vein. In cases of single umbilical artery, one of these fetal blood vessels is missing.

Nov 6, 2009 - Bridget Coila

Armed with tips for eating smart, skipping alcohol, and staying comfortable, pregnant women will enjoy this season's holiday party scene!

Nov 5, 2009 - Stephanie Haddad

Practicing safe pregnancy exercises can help many women to feel better and keep fit while pregnant.

Nov 3, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

When the umbilical cord is too long or too short, issues can arise. Doctors and mothers-to-be should be vigilant when encountering these potential problems.

Oct 30, 2009 - Bridget Coila

Pregnant? Here are important facts you should know regarding risks connected with H1N1 and how to protect both you and baby against infection and serious complication.

Oct 30, 2009 - Carmen Borthwick

Umbilical cord problems, such as knots, in pregnancy can cause a lot of stress for moms-to-be, but they usually resolve themselves over the course of the pregnancy

Oct 29, 2009 - Bridget Coila

Cholestasis is a pregnancy complication that affects the liver, and usually presents itself as mild to severe itchiness.

Oct 26, 2009 - Lisa Simonelli Rennie

Hypotension refers to low blood pressure, which is a complication that can occur in pregnancy. It is a condition that requires medical attention.

Oct 26, 2009 - Lisa Simonelli Rennie